Urban Planner Jobs

Explore urban planner jobs focused on shaping livable, sustainable, and economically resilient communities. Urban planners work with public agencies, developers, businesses, and residents to guide how land is used and how cities and regions grow. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities, including roles paying $100,000 or more, for experienced planners ready to take the next step.

What Urban Planners Do

Urban planners assess community needs, evaluate development proposals, and create plans and policies for land use, housing, transportation, infrastructure, and public spaces. Their work may include analyzing demographic and geographic data, preparing reports, coordinating public engagement, and presenting recommendations to decision-makers. Depending on the role, planners may specialize in zoning, transportation, environmental planning, economic development, or long-range community planning.

Common Urban Planning Job Titles

Related roles include senior urban planner, city planner, regional planner, land use planner, transportation planner, planning manager, director of planning, and urban development consultant. Responsibilities and titles vary by employer, location, and project scope.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek strong research, data analysis, communication, and project management skills. Familiarity with zoning and land-use regulations, GIS mapping, planning software, public engagement, and local or regional approval processes can be valuable. Many positions require a degree in urban planning or a related field; advanced credentials and substantial experience may be expected for senior and leadership roles.

Find Senior Urban Planner Opportunities

Urban planning careers span local and regional government, consulting firms, real estate and development companies, nonprofits, and infrastructure organizations. Browse Ladders to discover vetted urban planner and related professional jobs, including opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each listing for its location, experience requirements, responsibilities, and compensation details.

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$100K - $130K *

Drive financial systems governance and data integrity by managing reconciliations, enhancing reporting tools, and leading cross-functional initiatives focused on operational excellence and strategic d...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential in a dynamic investment banking environment, guiding clients with strategic financial solutions. Collaborate globally to execute high-stakes transactions, ensuring client success...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$130K - $150K *

Optimize financial reporting and NAV processes for registered investment companies. Lead accounting operations, enhance controls, and collaborate with internal and external teams to support growth in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$98K - $115K *

Innovate your career by conducting thorough credit analyses to guide lending decisions, maximizing credit quality while minimizing risk. Collaborate with teams to evaluate customer portfolios and reco...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of insurance compliance by managing commercial loan portfolios, ensuring adherence to regulations, and collaborating with stakeholders to resolve discrepancies. Bring your expertise t...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Transform insurance compliance for commercial loans by managing renewals, analyzing policies, and resolving discrepancies. Collaborate with teams to ensure adherence to regulations and enhance operati...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring insurance compliance for commercial loans. You'll monitor insurance processes, analyze policies, and collaborate with stakeholders to maintain compliance and m...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Drive compliance and insurance monitoring for commercial loans, ensuring adherence to regulations and guidelines. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to manage insurance processes, r...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Empower your career by ensuring compliance and monitoring insurance for commercial loans. Collaborate with teams to analyze policies, resolve discrepancies, and enhance processes while managing a dive...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by supporting insurance compliance for commercial loans. Collaborate with teams to ensure adherence to regulations, manage documentation, and resolve discrepancies, all while enhan...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in analyzing data to ensure compliance with regulatory standards, enhance operational efficiency, and support risk management initiatives across various business areas within the Firm...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Innovate compliance strategies by analyzing data to ensure adherence to regulations and suitability standards. Collaborate across departments to enhance operational efficiency through technology and a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $100K *

Advance expertise in real estate tax strategy and litigation, collaborating with stakeholders to optimize tax appeals and minimize risk. Utilize technology and data analysis for effective decision-mak...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$73K - $98K *

Transform Treasury Management operations by analyzing processes, identifying gaps, and developing solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance service delivery and improve customer ex...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Champion data-driven decisions by transforming complex datasets into actionable insights. Collaborate across teams to build dashboards and visualizations that simplify information, enhancing operation...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $130K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $170K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $170K *

Drive your career forward by leading financial management and commercial leasing strategies. This role focuses on maximizing revenue, enhancing tenant relationships, and optimizing operational perform...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$94K - $120K *

Analyze property records and legal documents, negotiate land agreements, and ensure compliance with regulations. Maintain databases and provide essential data to stakeholders in a collaborative enviro...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$94K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving progress in property management and real estate transactions. Engage in essential research, negotiation, and documentation of land agreements to support the community and en...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $140K *

Drive strategic financial initiatives by evaluating and structuring complex transactions in the oil and gas sector, collaborating with stakeholders to optimize investment opportunities across North an...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving complex M&A transactions in a fast-paced environment. As a Senior Analyst, you'll engage deeply with financial analysis while collaborating across departments for impactful...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $225K *

Elevate asset management excellence by overseeing operations and optimizing value through strategic initiatives and tenant relations, requiring strong leadership and communication skills for impactful...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$97K *

Unlock your potential as an integral part of diverse project teams, enhancing your skills through quantitative models, qualitative research, and expert collaboration focused on financial analytics and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an urban planner do?question toggle

    Urban planners develop plans and policies that guide land use and community growth. They may work on housing, transportation, zoning, infrastructure, sustainability, and public spaces, using research and community input to advise decision-makers.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for urban planner jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often look for a degree in urban planning or a related discipline, relevant experience, and skills in research, communication, data analysis, and project coordination. GIS, zoning, and public engagement experience can also be useful.

  • What are common urban planner job titles?question toggle

    Common titles include urban planner, city planner, senior planner, regional planner, land use planner, transportation planner, planning manager, and director of planning.

  • Where do urban planners work?question toggle

    Urban planners work for municipal and regional governments, planning and engineering consultancies, real estate and development companies, nonprofits, and organizations involved in infrastructure or community development.

  • Can urban planning jobs pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Some experienced, specialized, and management-level urban planning roles may pay $100,000 or more. Compensation depends on factors such as location, employer, responsibilities, and experience; check each job listing for details.